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Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings

  • Summary: Anime horror film follows the exploits of a half-human, half-vampire in a distant future.
  • Director: Jack Fletcher
  • Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Romance, Animation
  • Runtime: 103 min
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. 80
    Dark fantasy triumphs in this gorgeously animated surrealist adventure.
  2. Reviewed by: David Chute
    80
    Kawajiri's doom-laden action epic is a heady brew indeed.
  3. Beautiful, witty and provocative, this is one genre film that ought to appeal to fans and non-fans alike.
  4. 60
    Handsome, well-executed film that nonetheless feels a bit long at 111 minutes. Those who are already anime fans will certainly find it stimulating; but this may not be the one to convert the uninitiated.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Negative: 0 out of 16

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